In the year 2000, south-bound take-offs from Zürich airport (Südstarts) were allowed for a short construction period. Zürich airport paid for all affected schools to have a week's school camp.

Then the airport's management understood that noise generated by jets taking off critically reduces childrens' concentration and retention levels. Now, what was previously deemed unacceptable even for a few weeks, is to be introduced on a permanent, daily basis.

Southstarts straight will soon be possible every morning, all through every day and right up to every evening. Remember, they are 2-3 times louder than the current southern morning landings.